Preface
This is the first time I will tell Holger Berg’s story; it is one of perseverance in the face of unjust and unreasonable challenges. A journey where the only companions are his own mental strength and a solid moral compass. I have given my decision some thought, as there are those who might look for stories other than those told here. Let me, therefore, make it clear that names, characters, businesses, places, events, locales and incidents are either the product of my imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Hence, any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, and events undertaken by organisations, businesses or private individuals are coincidental. Should anyone find passages or characters familiar, this can only be attributed to their imagination being as vivid as mine.
The story is dedicated to the many brave men and women in faraway corners of our world who do necessary things, daily, in dangerous circumstances. They do so out of a strong belief in right and wrong and to make a difference, not because they crave reward or glorification on social media. I know that a moral compass and mental strength are the only companions to be truly trusted in the darkest hours when situations beyond our control push life and death to their extremes. Crossing into this twilight zone means travelling the lonely road of lack of appreciation outside a tightly knit brotherhood of the like-minded. Those who have traversed viiithe trail of Holger’s tale know who they are and understand that his story is paying tribute to their values. However, as blood is thicker than water, this chapter of Holger’s life is first and foremost dedicated to my two wonderful children with simple advice: always remember to stay true to your hearts!
